Flight Bag
Advanced | 1 hour 52 min
Introduction
00:47
Materials
01:12
Sew Bag
08:26
04:24
10:31
03:23
09:29
15:16
Add Details
15:22
13:26
16:14
Finishing
13:33
This structured bag offers great opportunities to learn all about bag construction and finishing. Betz walks through every step of the process – from stabilizing each piece of the bag through adding hardware. Along the way you’ll learn how to create pockets, pleats, zipper panels and straps. Ultimately, you’ll create a bag with structure that you can use to transport your essentials in style, and you can apply these sewing fundamentals to many other projects.
Here’s what you’ll need:
  • 1 yard main fabric (Betz uses canvas)
  • 1 yard accent fabric (Betz uses solid linen)
  • 1 yard lining fabric
  • 1 yard fusible fleece
  • 1 yard cotton woven fusible interfacing
  • 16" metal zipper
  • Straight pins
  • Thread to match your main fabric
  • 1 1/2" slider buckle
  • Two 1 1/2" rings
  • Metal twist lock closure
  • Marking pen
  • Measuring tape
  • Fabric shears, large and small
  • Pinking shears
  • PDF templates
  • Paint stirrer and chopstick
  • Sewing machine
  • Iron and ironing board
Downloads:
Learn how to:
  • Installing metal zipper
  • Adding full lining
  • Creating slip pocket
  • Adding straps and buckles
What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow lesson on how to make a flight bag
  • 11 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Downloadable PDF pattern included - $16 value
  • Step-by-step expert instruction by expert instructor Betz White
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
Class PDF
Transcript
Notes
Your timecode tags and notes for this section
Class Reviews
218 users recommended this class to a friend
Louise Wylie
great instructions. Just wonder why I needed to purchase a yard of coordinating fabric - 1/2 yard would have been more than enough. very happy with my bag though.
January 17, 2023
Anne Marie Hansel
I feel that she did a great job and it was really nice being able to work with her. I made my bag and am very happy with it. Thanks so much.
January 8, 2023
BRENDA SMITH
Very clear and detailed instructions.
More than 3 months ago